Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides devices, implants, and methods for distracting and/or stabilizing a facet joint of the spine of a patient or other similar joint or bony structures, optionally including modifying the facet joint and implanting an implant in the facet joint so as to distract the foramen in order to reduce compression on nerve roots.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 11, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 2, 2017
Assignee:
HARBINGER MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
Inventors:
Trace Cawley, Peter Harris, Doris Blake